Denmark is lifting almost all corona measures, although the number of infections is still rising. The masks can be removed in public transport, shops can receive unlimited customers, and nightclubs can also open. However, rules still apply to international travellers. Covid is no longer a danger to society, the […]
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International Energy Agency Predicts: European Gas Demand will Fall This Year
After a strong recovery in global gas demand in 2021, growth will be weaker this year. This is partly due to the high gas prices. In Europe, demand will even fall. The International Energy Agency (IEA) predicts this on Monday. For Europe, the IEA expects demand to be 4 […]
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Watchdog: Von der Leyen Must Release Text Messages with Pfizer Boss
The European Watchdog wants relevant text messages between European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and “the top executive of a pharmaceutical company” to be revealed. According to the Ombudsman, text messages are covered by the EU’s transparency law, and the public has a right to access relevant documents, […]
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First Evacuees from La Palma Return Home After Volcanic Eruption
The first residents of La Palma who had to leave their homes last autumn because of a volcanic eruption on the Spanish island have been permitted to go back. This concerns about 1,000 of the 7,000 evacuees. Because there is ash and lava everywhere, the return of residents is […]
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Hostage in Paris Supermarket Ended: No Injuries
Since Monday, the man who had been holding a woman hostage in a shop in the 12th arrondissement of Paris has been arrested. French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin reported this. There were no injuries. The hostage-taker, a 56-year-old man with a psychiatric history, entered a shop on Rue d’Aligre, […]
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Magdalena Andersson Makes New Bid to Become Swedish Prime Minister on Monday
Magdalena Andersson will make a new bid to become prime minister of Sweden on Monday. On Wednesday, she had resigned less than eight hours after her election after losing Greens’ support for her minority coalition. Still, she believes it will be okay. Parliament will again vote on her premiership […]
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Austria Completely Locked Again on Monday Due to Corona
Austria will be completely locked again on Monday to reverse the sharp increase in the number of corona infections. Only supermarkets, drugstores, and pharmacies can remain open, catering, and most schools will remain closed for at least the next ten days. People are only allowed to leave home for […]
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Polish Armed Forces Detained about 100 Migrants Trying to Cross the Border from Belarus
Polish armed forces detained about 100 migrants trying to cross the border from Belarus during the night from Wednesday to Thursday. The Ministry of Defense said they had been jailed. “Belarus forced the migrants to throw stones at Polish soldiers to distract them,” after which a group tried to […]
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Austria Starts Lockdown for Unvaccinated
A lockdown will be introduced in Austria on Monday for people who have not been fully vaccinated against the coronavirus. They need a valid reason to leave their homes, such as shopping, work and a doctor’s visit. People who break the rules risk a fine of 1450 euros. The […]
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Germany Calls for Additional Sanctions Against Belarus
Germany supports new EU sanctions against Belarus, Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said on Wednesday. The reason for Maas’ statements is the situation at the border between Poland and Belarus. Belarus would deliberately allow migrants to cross the border illegally into Poland, from where they want to travel to Germany […]